What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2010 Chevrolet Traverse

Typical pattern

2.7% of complaints about the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2010 vehicle — around the middle of the 203 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 5.7 yr in service. The most-reported system is steering (334 complaints), typically at 4.5 yr or about 69,233 miles.

Complaints
923
Median age at failure
5.7 yr
Median mileage
75,000 n=776
Crash / fire / tow
4.8% of reports
Safety recalls
5

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Steering
334 reports · 69,233 mi
4.5 yr
2.4%
Engine
178 reports · 88,508 mi
7.4 yr
3.4%
Power train
68 reports · 84,000 mi
7.2 yr
2.9%
Electrical system
60 reports · 80,000 mi
6.4 yr
3.3%
Electronic stability control (esc)
57 reports · 78,000 mi
6.3 yr
1.8%
Speed control
42 reports · 74,095 mi
6.2 yr
2.4%
Air bags
30 reports · 75,000 mi
5.9 yr
33.3%
Other
28 reports · 87,578 mi
8.7 yr
0%
Seat belts
25 reports · 84,000 mi
4.8 yr
16%
Service brakes
16 reports · 87,045 mi
7.6 yr
12.5%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

21V246000 2021-04-08
Air bags:critical fasteners

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.

Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

15V415000 2015-06-30
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured July 6, 2008, to March 9, 2012, 2007-2012 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured September 15, 2006, to February 29, 2012, and 2007-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured August 17, 2006, to March 18, 2010. The affected vehicles, equipped with the power liftgate option, have gas struts that hold the power liftgate up when open. These struts may prematurely wear and the open liftgate may suddenly fall.

If the open liftgate unexpectedly falls, it may strike a person, increasing their risk of injury.

14V266000 2014-05-20
Seat belts

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 9, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through March 18, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate over time.

If the steel cable becomes fatigued and separates, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the seat occupant increasing the risk of an injury in a crash.

14V118000 2014-03-17
Air bags:side/window

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.

Failure of the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a crash increase the risk of injury to the driver and front seat occupant.

10V375000 2010-08-12
Seat belts

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE, BUICK ENCLAVE, GMC ACADIA, AND SATURN OUTLOOK VEHICLES. THE SECOND ROW SEAT SIDE TRIM SHIELD RESTRICTS THE UPWARD ROTATION OF THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE WHEN THE SEAT BACK IS RETURNED TO A SEATING POSITION AFTER BEING FOLDED FLAT. IF THE BUCKLE CONTACTS THE SEAT FRAME, ADDITIONAL EFFORT IS REQUIRED TO RETURN THE SEAT TO A SEATING POSITION. IF SUFFICIENT FORCE IS APPLIED, THE BUCKLE COVER COULD BE PUSHED DOWN THE STRAP, EXPOSING AND PARTIALLY DEPRESSING THE RED RELEASE BUTTON.

THE SAFETY BELT MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT AS INTENDED DURING A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

In owners’ own words

Seat belts 20,000 mi 8 mo in service
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR CENTER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MALFUNCTIONED AND AS A RESULT, THE SEAT BELT COULD NOT BE UTILIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE BELT BEING TWISTED, WHICH WOULD NEED TO BE REALIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 31,000.
Seat belts 60,000 mi 2.9 yr in service
MY 2010 TRAVERSE POWER STEERING WENT COMPLETELY OUT. STILL NOT WORKING. MY TRUCK TENDS TO ROLL SOME AFTER BEING IN PARK ON THE BRAKES. MY WINDOWS POWER DOESN'T WORK THRU DRIVER DOOR. MY AC STOP BLOWING THRU FRONT VENTS. MY SEATBELTS DOESNT WORK PROPERLY. MY SECOND ROW POPS UP AND GLIDE WHILE SITTING IN THE SEAT. THIS TRUCK HAS MANY PROBLEMS. *JS
Seat belts mileage not reported 4.8 yr in service
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICES FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V266000 (SEAT BELTS), 14V118000 (AIR BAGS), AND 10V375000 (SEAT BELTS). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Air bags 26,000 mi 2.3 yr in service
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHILE SITTING IDLE AT A TRAFFIC STOP. THE SEAT BELTS SEIZED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT SPORADICALLY, WHEN ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND THEN SUDDENLY ACCELERATE INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING THE RESULTS OF DIAGNOSTIC TESTING FROM THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

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